Harman Kardon option - did anyone notice?

M5Rlz · 04-21-2014, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Technic

EPS was available in the 3-Series via special order/Individual. As well as the HK in the E9x M3, just not advertised.

I had no idea

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Originally Posted by Technic

As stated before, a B&W system will be available in the F3x/F8x one of these days.

I'd pay through the nose for a B&W one [we have the 802D setup at home] but not worth waiting on the car for

ake · 04-21-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Technic

As stated before, a B&W system will be available in the F3x/F8x one of these days.

Where did you get this information? And is there already a price estimate?

Well, if it isn't out prior to my planned production start... I guess I won't care, getting the car is more important to me

Technic · 04-21-2014, 12:31 PM

As stated before, B&W is listed as S6F1A = Bowers & Wilkins High End Sound System in the F30 ETK since last year.

No pricing, no availability has been announced otherwise.

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Originally Posted by ake

Where did you get this information? And is there already a price estimate?

Well, if it isn't out prior to my planned production start... I guess I won't care, getting the car is more important to me

GotEM4 · 04-21-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

You got to listent to it with all doors closed? How about a with the engine running and some road and wind noise???

Not trying to been an ass, but I'm just saying don't get too excited because BMW slapped HK on the stereo. Now if it was B&O or Merridian, I'd be more inclined to get excited about it.

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Bang & Olufsen is bad ass isn't it!?

aus · 04-21-2014, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

EPS was available in the 3-Series via special order/Individual. As well as the HK in the E9x M3, just not advertised.

As stated before, a B&W system will be available in the F3x/F8x one of these days.

Whaaatt??? I would have been happy with the HK and save a few bucks compared to the EPS I know have. It was never on the order sheet. Was it also $875? Did it use an analog "head unit" or was it also digital?

My wife's 335 has the HK standard on the first year cars. The HiFi in my 2008 M3 was just garbage!!

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Originally Posted by LSM

A little off topic but whats interesting is that the HK standard sound in M6 and B/O upgraded sound use the same amplifier. I had a car audio guy show me. He said the drivers are cheap. They use B/O speakers but same driver, he was upgrading someones sound system in M6 GC who already had the upgraded B/O sound system

What do you mean by "drivers?" I've always interpretted them to be anything except a tweeter or sub??

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Wah · 04-21-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iRlz

lol Then you'd probably be impressed by either the base setup and probably drooling over the HK... The base speakers in the e90s were absolute garbage (no offense as you clearly don't put the same level of emphasis on this as others, like myself).

No offense taken. I am far from an audiophile, although I love music. I did end up going to my dealer this morning to add the HK system to my order. Drooling is good.

Technic · 04-22-2014, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

Whaaatt??? I would have been happy with the HK and save a few bucks compared to the EPS I know have. It was never on the order sheet. Was it also $875? Did it use an analog "head unit" or was it also digital?

My wife's 335 has the HK standard on the first year cars. The HiFi in my 2008 M3 was just garbage!!

I know of 2 M3 in the USA that got HK special ordered for $875 and $925 - don't know why the pricing variance. It was never in the USA order sheet, and Navigation not required as in the EPS.

M2Crew · 04-22-2014, 09:29 PM

How does the 4-Series HK compare to the E92 M3 EPS?

BTWoody · 07-15-2014, 08:24 AM

I have went for the HK system in my M4 and it honestly sounds great! IMO I am not disappointed with the option at all.

Alpinef82 · 07-15-2014, 09:17 AM

Did anyone notice the volume level on the radio on the HK .... you cant turn it down very low .... on the ipod or iphone you can but not the radio

mic_crispy · 07-15-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mashoutposse

How does the 4-Series HK compare to the E92 M3 EPS?

Ive had both. The HK is by far more "digestible".
I was one of the few who thought the individual sound in the E92 sounded great... but it did take some tweaking, a good source, and had to be really cranked up in order to hear the benefits of such a powerful system.

The HK sounds great at all volumes. Im really digging it. No regrets on the option at all. $875 is a steal IMO.

Larry Chijner · 07-26-2014, 08:22 PM

I just got delivery of a 2014 428IX with HK system.It is better than the base system but is wayyyy overratted. I agree. I wish they would of given me the option of 2500 upgrade and do it right the 1st time. I had a VW with Dynaudio System for 1000 and it was the best
OEM system I have ever heard. The speakers from HK are bright and cheap. The amp is ok and the Logic 7 is good so I am going to have to replace the front stage to Focal or Bavsound. The Subs are horrible so I am going to either swap them out for Earthquake sws or put a good JL 12W3 sub with separate amp on the sub.
I had a 2011 328IX with HK that sounded better.
I have tried to tweak it out and I competed in IASCA for 10 yrs sound quallity . Believe me I ddon't want to tear into the car but I am going to have to . It need silk dome tweaters
and better drivers and most important is the underseat subs are horrible.
Starting with new subs with a amp and then probably replace the front stage Left Center Right speakers with better drivers . Focal and Bavsound make exact fits. If the earthquake
subs don't work better I am going to put a JL 12 and amp in the back.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
I also noticed you cannot turn down the amp overall gain structure.
That is crazy...My wifes Audi A4 with B and O system sounds way better unfortunately.
Music is very important to me and unfortunately this system doesn't satisfy my needs,

Love the car though....

Larry Chijner

Caelric · 07-26-2014, 10:11 PM

Haven't gotten my M4 yet, but if you have suggestions, I'm all ears (heh). I've always modded the sound systems of my cars, not for window-thumping bass, but for overall better sound quality. Will likely do the same to this.

azula · 09-07-2014, 12:41 AM

No one is asking the really important questions....

is there a weight difference???

Lessthanzero · 09-07-2014, 08:45 PM

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Haven't gotten my M4 yet, but if you have suggestions, I'm all ears (heh). I've always modded the sound systems of my cars, not for window-thumping bass, but for overall better sound quality. Will likely do the same to this.

Did you get your M4 yet, and how are you modding the sound system?

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Larry Chijner Private 14 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 428IX Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Pittsburgh Pa iTrader: (0)	I just got delivery of a 2014 428IX with HK system.It is better than the base system but is wayyyy overratted. I agree. I wish they would of given me the option of 2500 upgrade and do it right the 1st time. I had a VW with Dynaudio System for 1000 and it was the best OEM system I have ever heard. The speakers from HK are bright and cheap. The amp is ok and the Logic 7 is good so I am going to have to replace the front stage to Focal or Bavsound. The Subs are horrible so I am going to either swap them out for Earthquake sws or put a good JL 12W3 sub with separate amp on the sub. I had a 2011 328IX with HK that sounded better. I have tried to tweak it out and I competed in IASCA for 10 yrs sound quallity . Believe me I ddon't want to tear into the car but I am going to have to . It need silk dome tweaters and better drivers and most important is the underseat subs are horrible. Starting with new subs with a amp and then probably replace the front stage Left Center Right speakers with better drivers . Focal and Bavsound make exact fits. If the earthquake subs don't work better I am going to put a JL 12 and amp in the back. I'll let you know how it turns out. I also noticed you cannot turn down the amp overall gain structure. That is crazy...My wifes Audi A4 with B and O system sounds way better unfortunately. Music is very important to me and unfortunately this system doesn't satisfy my needs, Love the car though.... Larry Chijner Last edited by Larry Chijner; 07-26-2014 at 08:30 PM..
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